(I'm)perfect: Mindfulness for perfectionists is a 5-week personal leadership and development program that supports you in rewriting your relationship with perfectionism.
Whether you’ve held perfectionism as a badge of honour or it’s been a burden of insecurity in your life, this program will help you understand how you relate to achievement and failure. You will gain mindful and self-compassion practices which will support you in bringing your self-expression to the world.
We know that....
Every day we face expectations of perfectionism, whether we realize it or not.
Our lives are peppered with advertising that tells us that we are not good enough.
We don't know how to be kind to ourselves when we fail.
Perfectionism holds people back from expressing the best in themselves.
We are burning out in pursuit of perfection when "perfect" doesn't exist!
What we deem as perfect in our lives will change - and that's not easy!
This course is for you if...
You want to learn how your relationship with perfectionism is holding you back.
You're curious about your unique relationship with perfectionism.
You want to develop tangible and transferable mindfulness & self-compassion skills.
You want to handle "failure" better.
You want to navigate change better.
You want to create spaces where innovation and collaboration thrive.
You want to function highly, using your perfectionism to your advantage.
You want to go from overwhelmed and burnt out to powerful self-expression.
How does it work?
Each (I'm)perfect session is professionally-led group facilitation, bolstered by self-led learning opportunities via our learning hub.
The community learning is reinforced with optional (and encouraged) solo exploration allowing you to engage in a way that feels best for you as a learner. We like that.
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Course Content
Here's a snapshot of what you'll learn during our time together.
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Welcome: (I'm)Perfect Beginnings
Watch: Welcome to (I'm)Perfect: Mindfulness for Perfectionists
Watch: (I'm)Perfect Key Terms
Activity: (I'm)perfect Intention Setting Activty
Learn More: Window of Tolerance
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Week One: Your Brain and Compassion
Practice: Introduction to the BBSTE (Breath, Body, Sound, Thought, Emotion) Meditation
Practice: Introduction to the Self Compassion Break
Tool: Perfectionism Tracker
Tool: Create your Mindful Practice Plan
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Week Two: Perfectionism and Me
Watch: Welcome to Week Two - Perfectionism + Me.
Watch: The Perils of Perfectionism
Practice: Week One Personal Reflection + Group Discussion
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Week Three: Working With Dissatisfaction
Watch: Welcome to Week Three - Dealing with Dissatisfaction.
Watch: The Perfectionist Trap
Activity: Welcoming Strength, Weakness, and Mediocrity
Practice: Week Two Personal Reflection + Group Discussion
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Week Four: Dealing with Change
Watch: Welcome to Week Four - Dealing with Change.
Practice: Week Three Personal Reflection + Group Discussion
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Week Five: Forward (i'm)perfectly
Watch; Welcome to Week Five - Forward (I'm)Perfectly
Practice: Week Four Personal Reflection + Group Discussion.
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Forward (I'm)Perfectly: A (For-now) Conclusion
Watch: An (I'm)Perfect Conclusion
Tool: Further Reads + Resources
Ready to rewrite your relationship with perfectionism?
With limited spots available, here's where you can secure your spot
Michael David Lorsch is a mindfulness practitioner and leadership development professional based out of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada whose person-centered approach to development has impacted more than 65,000 people across North America.
From television and stage, to all levels of education, to the offices of corporate leadership, Michael’s work is rooted in connecting individuals to the present moment - knowing that from this moment anything is possible.
Michael specializes in introducing mindfulness to the workplace, particularly looking at how strengthening mindfulness and self-compassion can build a better relationship with perfectionism.
Past clients include the Government of British Columbia, lululemon, and the EGALE Human Rights Organization. He is a graduate of York University, and completed the Mindfulness-Based Teaching and Learning graduate certificate from the University of Fraser Valley
As the founder of Positive Impact Coaching, Will offers world-class coaching and facilitated development designed to support socially / environmentally responsible people and organizations. 🌱
As a Mindfulness & Meditation Teacher and a Certified Coach, Will has had an impact on thousands of people around the world. He empowers people to lead their best life by blending the art of coaching, integrating mindfulness principles with skills learned from over a decade’s experience with one of the top-three best-known brands globally. The result is a meaningful vision and a gratifying journey.
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You can also include 1-on-1 coaching
At checkout we offer 1-on-1 coaching from our (I'm)perfect facilitators to deepen the learnings.
Deepen the learnings
Get the most from your experience with 1-on-1 time to further explore the content of (I'm)perfect.
Goal setting
We know you've got big dreams for yourself. Our coaches can help you gain clarity on your goals and create an action plan to see them come to life.
Building a sustainable practice
Co-create habits to help your learnings stick!
(I'm)perfect for your organization
We're happy to facilitate for you and your team!
Have a team or department that could benefit from (I'm)perfect in their lives? Can't make these dates or times work?
No problem, we also provide bespoke sessions. Just drop us a line and we'd be happy to make it work for you.
What if I don’t want to completely get rid of my perfectionism?
(I'm)perfect doesn't seek to get rid of your relationship with perfectionism. Instead, it's an invitation to foster a more healthy, mindful relationship with it, ensuring your pursuit of achievement works for you and not against you.
Do I need to have a mindfulness practice or experience with meditation prior to enrolling in this course?
While previous experience with mindfulness will be supportive, we welcome all levels of mindfulness and development experience with open arms.
How “social” are the social learning sessions?
We believe in community-based learning - so short answer: exceptionally social. You will have an expert facilitator to support the entire process. We welcome all methods of participation (video on, video off, chat contributions, on the mic contributions, private messages, and more) during the live sessions.
What happens if I miss a session?
We get it - life happens. To make the most of your experience, we strongly encourage you to attend all of the (i'm)perfect: Mindfulness for Perfectionists journey. However, you won't be penalized if you miss a session. We may invite you to join other cohorts' live sessions if available. Remember, there are no refunds for any portion of the program you miss.
What opportunities exist to continue building my more mindful relationship with perfectionism after the program is complete?
This course will equip you with tools and practices to continue developing your relationship with perfectionism long after the program ends. However, upon completion, we encourage you to continue with a coach from Positive Impact to your specific goals towards a full expression of yourself.
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